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Skin

Episode 5 of 5

Poet and writer Salena Godden talks about her relationship with her skin and a particular line from a Leonard Cohen song.

In this series of essays, five writers talk about what black and white evokes for them. Beginning with something quite tangible, each piece unfolds to tell a story that is deeply personal and also far-reaching.

Poet and writer Salena Godden talks about her relationship with her skin and a particular line from a Leonard Cohen song

Produced in Bristol by Siobhan Maguire.

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15 minutes

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Fri 3 Feb 2017 22:45

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  • Fri 3 Feb 2017 22:45

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